THE NETTLECREEK HAT
Is there anything better than a warm fluffy hat? Whether you’re playing outside in the snow, or simply running errands in a chilly car, this lightweight hat will keep you cozy all winter long. With alpaca and mohair/silk held together—and a pretty cabled hem—The Nettlecreek Hat is relaxing to knit and stylish to wear. Say Hello to your new favourite hat!

YARN
‣ 1 strand each of Yarn A and Yarn B are held together throughout.
(A) Isager Alpaca 2 (50% Alpaca, 50% Merino Wool; 273 yards 250 meters / 50 grams); 1 skein in desired colour.
(B) Isager Silk Mohair (70% Kid Mohair, 30% Silk; 232 yards 212 meters / 25 grams): 1 ball in desired colour.

If substituting, be sure to choose yarns that match the original yarns in both weight and yardage (and fibre type, if possible). Size Medium-Large requires the full ball of mohair/silk, so be sure to knit exactly to gauge or get an extra ball to avoid playing yarn chicken!

NEEDLES
Size US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needle (hem, body).
Size US 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles x 5 (crown).

GAUGE
25 stitches & 33 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch, after blocking.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Extra Small (Small-Medium, Medium-Large): 18 (19, 20)” / 46 (48, 50) cm circumference.
8.25 (8.5, 8.75)” / 21 (21.5, 22) cm length.
Patterned hem measures ~ 3” (7.5 cm) in length for all sizes. All measurements taken after blocking.